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Our Review of the Suunto Core
Only on SuuntoWatches.com: Black and White Suunto Core
Get the Suunto Core's amazing ABC technology with stylin' black features and an easy-to-read positive display. Only at SuuntoWatches.com! Get one before everyone else!
The Suunto Core is the benchmark of Suunto's ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) wristop computers, furnishing the best features of top-selling Suunto predecessors, and then advancing upon their legacy with innovative environmental monitoring functions that any outdoor adventurer finds invaluable. The Suunto Core is the culmination of years of testing, research, user feedback from the field, and technological advancements in the Suunto laboratory. Plus, the Suunto Core has a truly excellent style, demonstrating your eye for form and function.
Standout Features:
- Altimeter, barometer, and compass
- Storm alarm
- Sunrise and sunset notifications - just set your continent, region, and city to know how much daylight remains
- Measures air and water pressure
- Clock, alarm, and dual time
- Customize the look of your core with a Suunto Core Replacement Strap.
What Does the Suunto Core do?
Altimeter Watch: Let's say you're on a three day Alpine climb on Mont-Blanc. What is your current altitude? How high did you ascend today? Suunto altimeters measure elevation using air-pressure. An altimeter is useful for a load of outdoor activities, including running, biking, hiking, skiing, or snowboarding.
Barometer Watch: Is rough weather on its way? The Suunto Core gives you consistently accurate barometric information and a storm alarm that enables you to plan your next move with total confidence and greater safety.
Compass Watch: What are your bearings? Your Suunto Core Compass measures bearings in degrees and uses the 4 cardinal directions. Adjust the declination for more accurate measurement depending on your location.
Watch Features: Wake up on time with the alarm and hit the snooze on if you have a little extra time in the morning. Know how much light is left before you need to make camp with the sunrise and sunset alerts. When traveling, keep track of the time where you are and where your loved ones wait for you to come home.
View the Suunto Core Demo for an interactive demonstration of the Core's outstanding features.
Who is the Suunto Core best for?
Ascending a mountain peak? Making a boardroom speech? Either/Or There's never a need to remove your Suunto Core. The Suunto Core epitomizes the latest advances in the Suunto aesthetic, coming in a stunning array of colors and configurations - from basic yellow-on-black to lustrous steel-on-steel. There's also a diverse selection of replacement straps that allow you to further customize the look and feel of your stylish new ABC wristop.
Core Military Edition? Despite what you may have heard, be aware that there is no factory-produced 'Military' version of the Suunto Core. You can, however, create your own 'Military' Core! Here's how:
What you'll need:
- One Suunto Black-Orange Core wristop
- One Flat Black Elastomer Suunto Core Accessory Strap with Lugs
How to do it:
- Remove the orange strap from the Core watch
- Replace the silver 'pins' in the Flat Black Accessory Strap with the black ones from the orange strap
- Install the black strap (with black pins) on the Core body
- Sit back and savor the stealth
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Click here to download quick start guide. (Adobe Reader required)
How to Adjust the Contrast of Your Core Display: In order to change the contrast on your Core you will need to put it in sleep mode and this will erase all logs! 1. Press and hold the upper left, lower left, upper right and lower right buttons until 'SUUNTO' appears on the display. 2. When the display is blank press the upper left button once - 'SUUNTO' will appear on the screen 3. While 'SUUNTO' is still displayed press and hold the upper left button 4. Highlight the 'contrast' option then press the middle right button. 5. Change the contrast using the upper right and lower right buttons 6. Press the lower left then upper left buttons to exit.
Related Categories:
Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm/mm)
- Thickness
- 14mm
- Casing Diameter
- 50mm
- Altimeter: Accurate to 30,000 feet, displays current elevation, shows elevation gain/loss, and records your entire session for later analysis. Simplifying altimeter use, the Suunto Lumi includes a unique start-from-zero function that eliminates the need for entering a reference altitude. With the single push of a button, the altimeter will begin tracking your ascent and descent.
- Barometer: Measures and records air pressure to help you predict changing conditions. Features automatic Alti/Baro mode that senses movement or lack thereof, switching between altimeter and barometer accordingly. Weather Trend Indicator shows 3-6 hour barometric history.
- Storm Alarm: Activated by a rapid drop in air pressure over a three-hour period, the Storm Alarm sounds and flashes, letting you know that something unpleasant is fast approaching.
- Compass: Digital compass keeps track of direction. Bearing lock with traditional rotating bezel or adjustable digital lock.
- Sunrise / Sunset: Just set your continent, region and city, and you'll always know how much daylight remains for safe climbing, skiing and off-trail travel.
- Snorkeling: Head into the surf and the Suunto Core shifts from air to water pressure, providing accurate depth readings to 30 feet.
Watch
- 12/24 hour clock
- Alarm snooze
- Sunrise sunset times
- Daily alarms
- Dual time
- Calendar clock
Altimeter
- Altimeter / barometer lock
- Automatic alti / baro switch
- Lockable logs
- Difference measurement
- Altitude range -500m - 9000m / -1600ft - 29500ft
- Automatic 7 day alti-baro memory
- Log graph
- Logbook function
- Temperature compensation
- Resolution: 1 m
- Real-time vertical cumulative value
Weather
- Storm alarm
- Sea level pressure
- Temperature: range -20 - +60 C / -5 - +140 F
- Altimeter / barometer lock
- Barometer resolution 0.05 inHg / 1 mbar
- Barometer pressure range 8.90 - 32.40 inHg / 300 - 1100 mbar
- Trend graph
- Barometric trend indicator
- Temperature
- Temperature resolution 1degree C / 1 degree F
Compass
- Guided calibration
- Bearing tracking
- Declination setting
- Heading in degrees
- Cardinal directions
Chronograph
- Countdown timer
- Stopwatch
Special
- Languages - 4 languages menu (DE, EN, ES, FR)
- Depth meter
- Button lock
- Rotating bezel
Power
- Low battery warning
- User-replaceable battery
Other Features
- Menu-based user interface
- Water resistant to 30m/100ft
- Backlight option for night use
- Dot-matrix display
- Mineral crystal glass
- Operating temperature -20 - +60 C / -5 - +140 F
- Selectable metric/imperial units
- Storage temperature -30 - +60 C / -22 - +140F
- Electro-luminescent backlight
Suunto Core Reviews
All Customer Reviews
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The Core is cutting edge....but where is the iphone app for it?
Reviewer: Anonymous , New York, NY
Date: June 15, 2009
The products Suunto makes are unbelievable awesome, I own the Core and I could not be happier with it. It is one of the coolest watches I have ever seen or owned; other watch companies try to make similar products but none of them come close to the Core's functionality, style, price and applications. I have heard many people call it the Iphone of watches and I totally agree. With that being said where is the Core or Sunnto app for the Iphone? There definitely should be one, probably more than one. A Core or Suunto app for the iphone would be the perfect marriage/fit with the two most innovative and dynamic products on the market. I would love to have an suunto app on my iphone that warns me when the barometer is dropping and a storm maybe coming or the sun/rise set of my current location. It's just a thought, I know I would download it.
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Great watch, setup is important
Reviewer: Anonymous , TEXAS
Date: June 11, 2009
I previously owned a Nike Oregon watch, but was unhappy with the features. Got this watch recently and really love it. The only problem I had was with the compass. I was less than careful with the first calibration and got horrible results. Pulled the battery, set it on a water bottle, and very meticulously turned it at the recommended 15 second pace. Compass now works just fine.
This watch is loaded and you will love it. I wear it every day and on the trail and it's been great. Has all the features a mountaineer needs. I like the ability to choose barometer or altimeter (a feature not on the Nike watch). Love the storm alert; responding to an earlier comment about it being to ?finicky? ? I?d rather get a heads up rather than be stuck on the summit in a whole pile of snow. Very useful sunrise / sunset feature, adjustable to the region.
One small thing I found interesting on the Nike, everything was metal, including the buttons. They would snag and tear all my climbing clothes, especially delicate nylons like sleeping bags and the lining of my jacket. Really pissed me off. This one is heavy duty plastic and doesn't do that plus it's a hell of a lot lighter.
We'll see what the battery does. haven't run through it yet.
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Core Works Great
Reviewer: Brad , New York, NY
Date: May 05, 2009
I purchased my first Suunto watch (All Black Suunto Core) about a month ago and I am extremely pleased so far, it works great. I recently wore my Core while Scuba Diving (not snorkeling) and the depth meter reads accurately up to 39 ft, not 30 ft as sited in the Core specs. When my depth became deeper than 39 ft a line (-) appeared as my current depth and my max depth continued to read 39 ft. This watch is not made for Scuba or deep diving but I was presently surprised at how accurate the readings were underwater. The barometer and storm alarm work well. The altimeter is as accurate as a wrist watch can be, although it does need to be adjusted from time to time. Once the compass is calibrated it works well but it seems to need adjustment often. I have not found any problems with the battery life so far, I keep the watch in auto mode/profile. The Core has very cool features like sun rise/set, log books, temperature and a multiple time display.
I would highly recommend this watch to anyone that enjoys being outside and active. I am very pleased with my Suunto Core and I plan on purchasing a Suunto Dive watch in the near future.
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awesome service
Reviewer: Anonymous , Oxfordshire UK
Date: May 02, 2009
Suunto core is a splendid wrist computer. I have the black&orange variety, tho purchased a black strap seperately. i fully utilise all of it's many functions and have had no negative issues with it at all-ever. It is an excellent bit of kit (i am ex-British forces, so used to kit failing!)I must add, however, that it required some minor attention and so contacted suunto, and because clearly they care about their customers, they sent a DHL courier who arrived within 2 hours of my enquiry (monday afternoon) the device was replaced with a brand new one(and a spare strap)and was returned to me thursday morning! quite impressive service considering it had to go to finland! (also, i sent my mobile phone for servicing via 'cpw' more than 3 weeks ago - still waiting - and that's only gone to readingUK!) excellence all the way with suunto, i am very impressed and would not hesitate to recommend the fine finland manufacturer and their products to anyone who appreciates excellent service and reliable, top quality products.
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Completely Happy
Reviewer: Dave W. , MI
Date: April 23, 2009
I was one of the many who purchased a Core when the first hit the
market. I had to have it replaced by Suunto twice for problems with
the watch shorting out. I was unhappy with the product until the last
one sent to me. I was assured by Suunto that the problems had been
fixed in the 2009 models. I reluctantly decided to give it a try. I
must say this watch is flawless and working exactly as designed. I am
now completely happy with the Core. Thank you for restoring my faith
in the Suunto name.
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very good watch, but...
Reviewer: Basile Despond , Grandvillard, SWITZERLAND
Date: April 21, 2009
I bought my suunto core light green on this website in July last year. Since then I have had the chance to experiment the accuracy of this watch in many different situations. I must say my suunto blew me away every single time I used it.
THE ALTIMETER :
I can't tell you how many time I went on 3 to 6 hours hikes in the mountains surrounding my village. The altimeter was at the worse 10 meters (30 feet) either too high or to low compared to what i could read on the signs while hiking but when I'd get back to where I had left, my watch was every time less than 5 meters (15 feet) wrong, and this even with changing weather!
I also tried to use it on rollercoaster going up to 75 miles per hour. The watch had no problem following with the data (1 per sec).
DEPTH METER:
As well as for the altimeter, the watch was always of an incredible accuracy.
THE COMPASS
I have less to say about the compass simply because I do not need this function as much. Though, every time i needed it, the compass worked perfectly fine. As I wear this watch every day, I also used it to locate myself in unknown cities.
SUNRISE / SUNSET
How useful it is to know when the sun goes down when hiking but also when you don't want to miss the sunset or if you wonder if you still have time to have a barbecue.
HOWEVER, the button in the middle on the right side stopped working a week ago ! I just can't get out of the depth meter mode !! As I bought it when living in the US, and am now living in Switzerland, I am wondering if I could simply send it to suunto swiss or have to mail all the way to the US?
Thanks for reading!
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Early days but impressive watch
Reviewer: Al , Gladstone, Australia
Date: April 11, 2009
Bought the Suunto Core All Black online a few days ago. Found it very easy to set up. Tried to adjust the contrast, but found that Suunto had set it to optimum contrast already for the negative face, for best visibility & least screen disruption. Found it a bit hard to read in dim light, but because the time displays in such large numbers, could still read it. Very easy to read outdoors. Found the watch easy to set up, looks great. Build quality looks good. Only had it for a couple of days though. It's an #8 serial number, software version 1.0.3, so hopefully there'll be no problems. Bottom line at this stage though is the functionality is great & easy to use, & the watch looks great.
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Great Watch
Reviewer: Dustin Sievers , Eaton, CO
Date: March 30, 2009
I am a very big fan of Suunto watches. So much in fact I have 7 total. The latest addition is the Core. Great watch, love the function and it is really easy to use. Anyone that is thinking about getting a Core should fork over the extra money for this watch. P.S. To Suunto if you ever need anyone to test products before they are released please consider me. Thank you for a wonderful product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Core Issues
Reviewer: huey , Virginia Beach, VA
Date: March 19, 2009
As great as the watch looks...as bad is the battery problem that still exists. Bought a 2008 vintage Core All Black in December 2008. Had 4 batteries in 3.5 to date. Now its on the way to Finland. The customer support however is 1st class.
I hope they solve the problem because I love the looks of the watch.
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